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NEW  PHASE 

IN 

IRON  MANUFACTURE, 

EMBRACING 


A DESCRIPTION  OF  ITS  USES  FOR  ENCLOSING  PUBLIC  SQUARES,  CEMETERY  LOTS,  DWELLINGS, 
COTTAGES,  OFFICES,  GRATINGS  FOR  STORES,  PRISONS,  &c.,  WINDOW  GUARDS, 
BEDSTEADS,  TREE  BOXES,  VERANDAS,  &c. 


BY  JOHN  B.  WICKERSHAM. 

WAREHOUSE,  312  BROADWAY ; FACTORY,  53,  57,  59  & 61  LEWIS  ST.,  N.  Y. 


NEW  YORK: 

WM.  C.  BRYANT  & CO.,  PRINTERS,  41  NASSAU.  STREET,  COR.  LIBERTY. 


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JOHN  B.  AVICKEBSHAM,  312  BROABAVAY,  NEW-YOBK. 


Notwithstanding  the  great  and  constantly  inci’easing  abundance  of  Iron,  from  its  durability  and  the  multiplicity  of  uses 
to  which  it  is  adapted,  it  may  now  be  ranked  as  the  foremost  among  the  precious  metals.  Recent  improvements  in  machin- 
ery for  its  manufacture  have  much  enlarged  its  sphere  of  usefulness.  Its  hardness  and  intractability  have  been  rendered 
soft  and  flexible  by  the  powerful  embrace  of  the  Steam  Engine,  and  inventive  skill  has  moulded  the  metal  into  forms  as 
light,  graceful  and  various,  as  those  hitherto  supposed  peculiar  to  the  productions  of  nature,  and  fabrics  of  finer  and  more 
ductile  minerals.  New  inventions  are  daily  developed  for  purposes  indispensable  to  every-day  comforts.  In  the  construc- 
tion of  houses,  and  household  furniture,  whether  designed  for  use  or  ornament,  it  is  rapidly  usurping  the  place  of  other  ma- 
terials. The  manufacture  of  wrought  iron  has  reached  a degree  of  perfection  in  which  it  may  be  applied  to  numberless  uses 
where  strength,  durability,  and  decoration  are  sought  to  be  combined.  The  ductility  of  the  metal  has  been  turned  to  ac- 
count, and,  by  the  aid  of  machinery,  articles  are  made  which  are  not  only  cheaper,  but  they  are  also  stronger  and  more 
beautiful  than  any'  thing  previously  constructed. 

A peculiar  feature  of  the  manufacture  has  been  brought  prominently  before  the  public  in  the  construction  of  fabrics 
from  Woven  Iron, — a process  of  profiting  by  the  peculiar  ductile  and  tenacious  properties  of  malleable  iron  in  such  man- 
ner as  to  produce  wrought  or  woven  fabrics  in  a cheaper  and  more  durable  form.  It  is  well  known  that  cast  iron  is  easily 
moulded  into  many  diiferent  forms,  but  these  patterns  admit  of  little  variety  compared  with  the  endless  combinations  of  the 
malleable  condition  of  the  same  substance.  And  the  lightness,  beauty'  and  variety  of  these  combinations  do  not  constitute 
all  the  advantage  of  woven,  over  the  cast  iron  fabrics.  The  great  strength  of  the  former  is  their  chief  recommendation  in  all 
situations  where  violence  and  “wear  and  tear”  are  to  be  resisted.  The  minute  and.cai'eful  investigations  of  Mr.  Stephen- 
son, the  Engineer  of  the  Britannia  Tubular  Bridge,  have  satisfactorily  demonstrated  the  extraordinary  powers  of  Wrought 
Iron  to  resist  extension.  He  demonstrated  that  this  material  is  capable  of  resisting  a strain  of  from  16  to  18  tons  per 
square  inch,  while  cast-iron  endures  only  from  3 to  7 tons.  Examples  further  demonstrating  this  superiority  might  be 
multiplied,  were  the  question,  in  any  degree,  a disputed  one.  But  enough  of  generalities.  Proceed  we  to  the  consideration 
of  Woven  Iron  as  applied  to  the  construction  of  Ornamental  Fences,  Verandas,  Balconies,  Window  Guards, 
Gates,  &c. 

The  first  manufactory  of  Woven  Iron,  for  these  purposes,  was  established  some  five  years  since,  and  the  business 
then  commenced  has  grown  and  is  still  growing  with  unprecedented  rapidity.  Beginning  with  the  simple  manufacture  of 
Wire  Fences,  the  proprietor  has  so  extended  his  operations,  that  his  assortment  now  comprises  a very  great  variety  of 
unique  and  beautiful  patterns.  The  peculiar  nature  of  this  improvement  consists  in  the  process  of  crimping  and  weaving 
bars  and  wire  of  any  size.  The  plan  of  crossing  the  wires  is  so  contrived  that  each  binds  the  other,  giving  support  to  every 
part  of  the  structure.  Fabrics  manufactured  in  this  manner  will  endure  five  times  the  violence  that  cast-iron  railing  in 
common  use  is  capable  of  withstanding.  Its  leading  features  are  newness  of  style  and  variety  of  forms,  combining  taste 
and  ornament  with  the  utmost  permanence  and  security. 

The  following  are  drawings  of  a few  of  the  patterns  manufactured : 

No.  1.— HURDLE  FENCE. 


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No.  1 Pattern  embraces  all  sized  meshes  of  plain  diamond  form.  It  also  shows  the  manner  of  securing  the  Panels, 
and  inserting  the  prongs  of  the  posts  in  the  ground,  which  is  all  the  security  necessary  for  a moveable  fence.  This  is  a 
very  desirable  pattern  for  Lawns,  &c. 


PRICES  PER  LINEAL  FOOT. 

No.  1,  9 in.  Mesh,  No.  G wire,  Hurdle,  3 ft.  between  bars,  when  up  3 ft.  G in. 


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PRICES  PER  LINEAL  FOOT. 


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For  style  of  cast-iron  Posts  for  this  and  other  succeeding  patterns,  see  enlarged  cut,  No.  15.  These  ornamental 
Posts  are  not  furnished  with  the  fence,  but  are  charged  extra,  $“2  50  each  for  3 ft.  4 in.  Railing ; ^4  for  4 ft.  do. ; ^5  for 
5 ft.  do.  ; $7  for  G ft.  do.  'I'he  panels  are  constructed  from  6 to  8 ft.  in  length,  and  are  supported  by  small  wrought 
iron  posts,  entering  a block  of  stone  at  the  bottom,  and  surmounted  by  an  ornamental  cast-iron  bud,  giving  the  fence 
a very  neat  ap])earance.  A border,  as  in  Nos.  5,  6,  13  and  14,  may  be  added  to  the  top  or  bottom,  or  both,  of  the 
above  or  following  Nos.,  at  an  expense  of  37^  cents  per  lineal  foot  for  each  border.  No.  6 wire  has  been  found 
sufficiently  strong  for  cemetery  purposes,  while  for  front  door-yard  enclosures,  wire  i of  an  inch  in  diameter  is 
preferable. 


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The  above  prices  are  without  borders.  Add  374  cts.  for  each  lineal  foot  of  border.  Panels  secured  in  same  manner 
as  Nos.  1 and  2.  Ornamental  Posts,  from  $2  .50  to  $5  00  extra,  are  only  necessary  at  corners  and  at  each  side  of  gates. 
The  following  extract  from  the  Philadelphia  North  American  has  reference  to  the  above  pattern,  No.  4,  and  shows  the 
estimation  in  which  this  fence  is  held  in  the  Quaker  City. 


“ Beautiful  Railing. — Among  the  numerous  striking  improvements  lately  made  in  Independence  Hall,  is  a very 
neat  and  beautiful  wire  railing,  enclosing  the  statue  of  Washington,  Avhich  was  put  up  by  J.  B.  Wickersham.  It  is  a 
specimen  of  the  Patent  Iron  Railing.  The  original  and  peculiar  manner  in  which  this  railing  is  made  must  cause  it  to 
become  a great  favorite  with  persons  wanting  iron  railing.  It  combines  strength  and  durability  of  material  with  beauty  of 
appearance,  and  being  entirely  of  wrought  iron  can  be  manufactured  into  an  endless  variety  of  shapes  and  designs.  Many 
persons  will  prefer  it  to  the  cast  iron  railing.  It  is  admirably  adapted  to  cemeteries,  verandas,  areas,  cottages,  gardens, 
&c.” 


No.  5. 


No.  6. 


PRICES  PER  LINEAL  FOOT. 

No.  5 Pattern — No.  6 Wire,  34  ft.  high,  with  pickets, 

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With  border  374'  cents  per  lineal  foot  extra.  This  is  a very  neat  pattern,  and  has  been  selected  to  enclose  the  gal- 
leries of  the  House  of  Refuge,  at  Philadelphia. 

No.  6 Pattern — No.  6 Wire,  34  ft.  in  hight, $1  624 

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If  wanted  without  border  374  cents  less  per  lineal  foot. 


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No.  9.  No.  10. 


PRICES  PER  LINEAL  FOOT. 

No.  9 Pattern — No.  0 Wire,  Sj  ft.  in  height, 50 

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No.  lO  Pattern — No.  tj  Wire,  83  ft.  in  lieight, 1 50 

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W ith  bonier  o7.>  cents  per  lineal  foot  .idditional.  The  extra  price  of  tliese  and  follo>Ying  numbers  is  owing  to  one 
or  more  additional  row  of  rosettes,  each  row  increasing  the  price  25  cents  per  foot. 


No.  11.  No.  12. 


With  border  37^  cents  per  foot  extra, 


No.  13. 


No.  14. 


PRICES  PER  LINEAL  FOOT. 


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No.  17, 


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With  top  or  bottom  border  37^  cents  additional;  with  both,  75  cents.  No.  17  was  selected  by  the 
Charleston,  S.  C.,  to  enclose  the  Battery  in  that  city.  These  patterns  are  generally  preferred  to  all 


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No.  19. 


No,  18. 


PRICES  PER  LINEAL  FOOT. 


Nos.  19  and  18,  ^ in.  Wire  4 ft.  liigli, $ 2 00 

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Nos.  20  and  21 — No.  G Wire  85  ft.  liigli,  without  border, ^ 1 75 

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With  the  centre  row  of  Rosettes  only  these  patterns  can  be  furnished  at  the  same  prices  as  No.  15.  With  border 
top  or  bottom,  374  cts.  per  foot  additional;  at  both  top  and  bottom,  75  cts. 


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No.  23. 


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Nos.  22  and  23 — No.  G Wire  3J-  ft.  high,  without  border, 1 75 

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Additional  price  for  borders  same  as  above.  In  each  of  preceding  Patterns,  for  an  extra  foot  in  bight,  the  price  is 
increased  j per  foot.  For  each  extra  row  of  rosettes  at  the  intersections  of  the  wires,  25  cents  per  foot  is  charged. 
Small  Gates  (No.  23)  from  ^2  to  $4  extra. 


CEMETERY  ENCLOSURE-15, 


Civilized  mankind  in  all  ages  of  the  world  have  bestowed  great  attention  on  the  adornment  of  places  of  sepulture 
for  their  dead,  and  the  marks  of  affection  which  render  our  Cemeteries  so  agreeable  and  inviting  to  the  eye,  may  be  traced 
to  the  same  causes  which  founded  the  mighty  monuments  of  old.  Yet  the  modern  testimonial  of  respect  and  affection  for 
the  departed  differs  from  the  ancient  in  the  substitution  of  well-arranged  grounds  and  tasteful  appliances  in  place  of 
cumbrous  monuments.  For  the  enclosure  of  Cemetery  lots  there  is  nothing  so  good  and  ornamental  as  iron  wrouglit  into 
the  above  style,  and  the  patterns  before  given.  It  has  already  been  extensively  applied  at  Greenwood,  Mount  Auburn, 
Laurel  Hill,  the  Congressional  Grounds  at  Washington,  the  Philadelphia  Odd  Fellows’,  Mechanics’,  and  Monument 
Cemeteries  ; at  Greenmount,  Baltimore,  Cypress  Hills,  New  York  Bay,  and  elsewhere,  where  the  enclosures  have  been 
noted  for  the  beauty  of  their  pattern  and  finish,  and  the  substantial  character  of  their  workmanship.  Enclosures  man- 
ufactured in  this  manner  can  be  furnished  as  cheaply  as  simple  chains  and  posts,  and  at  one-half  the  cost  of  cast-iron. 
The  inclosures  are  made  of  every  pattern,  which  are  furnished  at  the  respective  prices  given  previously  under  the  appro- 
priate numbers. 


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No.  17.-BALCONY. 


The  above  cut  represents  one  of  many  patterns  beautifully  adapted  for  Balconies  for  public  and  private  edifices.  A 
Balcony  is  always  a desirable  addition  to  any  mansion,  and  a luxurious  resting  place  in  the  pleasant  weather  of  summer. 
Yet  these  conveniences  have  been  less  and  less  used  because  of  their  great  cost,  weight  and  cumbrous  aspect;  and  so  long 
as  they  arc  constructed  of  cast-iron,  these  objections  cannot  bo  removed.  By  the  use  of  wrought-iron,  however,  these 
difllculties  are  obviated.  With  half  the  weight,  the  latter  material  endures  severer  usage,  yields  to  sudden  concussions 
■witliout  being  fractured,  admits  of  alterations,  and  i)Ossesses  the  properties  of  lightness,  strength  and  ornament.  The 
time  spent  in  the  examination  of  these  patterns,  their  uses  and  prices,  will  not  be  lost  to^those  purposing  to  build,  either  in 
town  or  country. 


No.  18. -AREA  RAILING. 


This  style  of  railing  is  furnished  at  the  same  prices  as  Nos.  18  anji  19,  above,  and  is  peculiarly  adapted  to  tlie 
purpose  represented  in  the  above  cut.  It  was  selected  by  John  Campbell,  Esq.,  for  his  mansion  in  Sixteenth  street,  in 
this  City.  In  lightness,  grace  and  beauty  it  possesses  many  advantages  over  the  clumsy  and  expensive  cast-iron  area 
railing  and  gates  heretofore  in  use. 


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No.  30,-VERANDA, 


The  true  ornament  of  a properly  appointed  dwelling  is  a handsome  complement  of  Gates  and  Verandas.  A country 
seat  especially  is  never  complete  without  a well-constructed  and  breezy  Veranda,  where  the  pleasant  summer  twilights,  and 
balmy  evenings  steal  quietly  upon  you,  and  the  softest  zephyr  comes  pure  and  fresh,  unimpeded  by  hot  and  stifling  walls, 
Tlie  graceful  and  open  iron  fabric  which  forms  the  only  perfect  Veranda,  is  unapproachable  in  lightness,  convenience  and 
beauty.  It  is  as  far  superior  to  clumsy  wood  as  cultivation  is  to  sterility,  or  civilized  taste  to  barbarism.  Ihe  above  is 
an  engraving  of  a very  beautiful  and  recherche  style  of  Veranda.  Any  ot  the  other  patterns  of  railing  can  be  used  if 
preferred.  The  remarks  previously  made  with  reference  to  the  perfect  adaptedness  of  wrought-iron  in  the  construction  of 
Balconies,  apply  equally  to  these  conveniences. 

The  following  engraving  represents  another  and  more  elaborate  style,  two  stories  in  hight,  combining  the  utmost  light- 
ness, grace  and  utility,  with  lowness  of  price.  When  compared  with  the  clumsiness  of  the  old-fashioned  wooden  and 
cast-iron  structures,  its  immeasurable  superiority  becomes  immediately  apparent.  A Hotel  at  Greenwich,  N.  Y.,  is 
constructed  with  these  Verandas. 


No.  31. 


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No.  32. 


The  construction  of  Winilow  Guards,  Gratings,  and  similar  appliances,  is  one  of  the  most  extensive  and  successful 
departments  in  the  manufacture  of  woven  iron.  For  these  purposes  this  fabric  combines  many  excellent  qualities.  It 
does  not  obstruct  the  light,  is  an  ornament  wherever  employed,  and  at  the  same  time  is  sufficiently  strong  for  security. 
Conservatories  cannot  be  adequately  protected  by  other  means  than  an  exterior  wire  netting  ; with  this  fixture  they  are 
perfectly  secure  from  breakage.  The  ornamental  windows  of  churches  may  be  secured  against  damage  by  the  use  of  these 
wire  guards.  Gratings  for  stores,  dwellings  and  steamers  are  readily  made  of  any  required  size  of  wire.  Specimens  of 
this  style  made  of  half-inch  rods  are  capable  of  resisting  any  degree  of  hard  usage  ; but  the  smaller  sizes  are  woven  with 
greater  facility,  and  are  equally  serviceable  where  great  strength  is  not  required.  They  are  admirably  calculated  for 
protecting  the  windows  of  Lunatic  Asylums,  admitting  air  and  light,  avoiding  all  appearance  of  a prison  or  place  of  com- 
pulsive confinement,  and  having  upon  the  inmates  a cheerful  instead  of  gloomy  influence,  and  yet  preventing  damage. 
Lighter  styles  will  be  found  useful  for  the  protection  of  hot-air  flues,  for  drains,  sky-lights,  steps,  door-work,  and  many 
purposes  to  which  they  have  only  to  be  experimentally  applied  to  insure  entire  satisfaction.  The  splendid  mansion  in  Six- 
teenth Street,  already  referred  to,  is  fitted  up  with  much  of  this  work.  Patterns  Nos.  1 and  2 are  peculiarly  fitted  for 
these  purposes,  and  can  be  put  up  at  the  rate  of  40  cents  per  square  foot.  Pi'ices  vary  for  dififereut  styles,  from  40  cents 
to  §1  per  square  foot. 


No,  32.— Style  of  Entrances  to  Forsyth  Place,  Savannah,  Ga- 


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OF  equal  iiuportancc  with  Balconies  anil  Veraiulas  to  tl>c  surroundings  of  a tasteful  country  or  city  residence,  arc  neat 
and  effective  Gates.  They  sliould  not  only  be  light  and  graceful,  but  also  strong  and  durable.  They  should  both  and 

shut  with  equal  case  and  permanence.  These  arc  the  characteristics  of  the  preceding  and  following  Patterns.  'I'lic 
former  has  been  adopted  by  the  authorities  of  Savannah  for  their  Park.  Nothing  superior  has  ever  been  constructed  to 
protect  the  entrance  to  enclosures  of  any  kind.  Price  for  inch  wire  $7  per  lineal  foot ; g inch  $10. 

Wo.  33. 


The  above  pattern  differs  slightly  from  the  preceding,  and  is  furnished  at  the  same  prices.  Any  other  desired  pattern 
can  be  substituted  for  either.  tV  ”^ch  wire  $7  per  lineal  foot ; | inch  wire  $10. 


o.  34. 


The  above  engraving  is  an  enlarged  view  of  Pattcim  No.  15,  showing  the  style  of  posts  most  commonly  used  and  the 
manner  of  securing  the  panels.  They  are  furnished  at  an  extra  chai’ge  of  $2  50  each,  for  3^  feet  railing,  $3  50  for  4 
feet  do.,  $4  50  for  5 feet  do.,  and  $5  50  for  6 feet  do.  They  are  only  necessary  at  the  corners  of  the  enclosure  and  each 
side  of  the  gates. 


It) 


No.  35. 


The  above  is  an  enlarged  view  of  Railing  Pattern  No.  18, "showing  another  style  of  posts,  of  cast-iron,  forming  a 
hollow  square,  and  surmounted  by  an  appropriate  cap.  Price  for  these  posts  $10  each. 

This  pattern,  | wire,  encloses  Forsyth  Place,  containing  more  than  ten  acres,  in  Savannah,  Ga.  This  fact  alone  is 
sufficient  voucher  for  its  excellent  qualities. 

Railing  of  all  the  foregoing  patterns  can  be  so  constructed  as  to  entirely  exclude  the  use  of  posts,  except  what  the 
panels  form  by  bolting  together,  which  is  the  cheapest  form  of  putting  up.  Projections  to  drive  into  the  ground  are 
made  of  Iron,  in  such  a manner  as  to  act  as  braces,  rendering  the  fence  portable,  and  doing  away  wholly  with  stone  blocks. 


MINERS’  COAL  AND  ORE  SCREENS. 


The  wear  and  tear  of  cast-iron  when  used  for  screening  Ore  or  Coal  is  too  well  known  to  require  comment.  The 
remarkable  extensile  power  of  wrought-iron — eighteen  tons  per  square  inch,  or  nearly  treble  that  of  cast-iron — admirably 
fits  it  for  the  screening  of  heavy  masses  of  Coal  or  Ore,  the  wires  bending  and  shaping  themselves  anew  under  the 
most  sudden  concussions,  without  any  disturbance  of  the  meshes  of  the  screen.  Besides  this  great  power  of  resisting 
extension,  it  is  ascertained  by  conclusive  experiment  that  Wrought-Iron  will  wear  for  a longer  period  under  these  circum- 
stances than  Cast.  There  is  a total  absence  of  the  cutting  and  rasping  which  so  soon  proves  destructive  to  the  old 
patterns. 

Ore-scrccns  of  wrought-iron  have  been  made  of  the  length  of  twenty-five  feet,  and  even  more,  and  have  worked 
admirably;  proving  an  additional  saving  in  cost  and  bulk.  Tliey  are  now  used  for  the  screening  of  Anthracite  Coal 
throughout  the  Coal  region  of  Pennsylvania,  and  have  been  productive  of  substantial  profit  and  economy.  They  are  also 
in  use  in  all  the  principal  coal  yards  of  Boston,  New  \ ork  and  Philadelphia.  I he  process  of  tlieir  manufacture  is  similar 
to  that  of  the  Railing,  the  wires  being  made  of  any  desired  size,  from  g in.  to  1 in.  in  diameter  ; shaped,  crimped  and 
interwoven  in  a very  secure  and  expeditious  manner.  For  parties  engaged  in  mining  operations  in  any  part  of  the  country, 
or  in  foreign  countries,  there  is  nothing  so  well  adapted  ; while  they  are  comparatively  light  and  easy  of  transportation. 


IT 


No.  24. 


No.  24. 


PRICES  PER  LINEAL  FOOT. 

No.  24 — I Wire,  with  or  without  piquets,  3 teet  4 inches  high $2  00 

No.  24— tV  “ “ “ 1 75 

The  above  design  encloses  the  galleries  of  the 

RENOWNED  CRYSTAL  PALACE  OF  NEW  YORK. 


The  standard  or  centre  post,  represented  above,  price  ,f4  each.  It  is  suitable  for  any  of  the  enclosed  designs  that 
are  3 feet  4 inches  high. 


No.  25.  No.  26. 


No.  25 — j Wire,  24  inches  high,  oval  bar  on  top .$1  75 

No.  25 — “ 1 50 

No.  26— ,=*8  “ “ “ “ 2 00 

In  these  styles  the  meshes  are  woven  closely,  being  but  2j  inches  between  the  interstices.  They  are  admirably 
adapted  to  Banks,  for  counter-railing.  Many  of  our  pi'incipal  Banks  are  now  using  these  beautiful  designs. 

No.  25  is  particularly  suited  for  window-guards  and  gratings,  where  security  and  neatness  is  desired.  It  can  be 
made  to  fill  into  any  size  space.  Price  50  cents  per  square  foot.  For  conservatories,  dwellings,  stores,  banks,  &c.,  it 
cannot  be  surpassed. 


No.  27.  No.  28. 


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PRICE  PER  LINEAL  FOOT. 

No.  27 — 1 inch  Wire, -nith  piquets,  3 feet  4 inches  high SI  50 

No.  27— “ “ 1 75 

No.  27—1  “ “ “ “ “ 2 UO 

No.  28-i  “ “ “ “ “ 1 50 

The  above  designs  are  adapted  to  places  where  a heavy  fence,  in  appearance,  is  needed.  Handsome  patterns  for 
cemetery  purposes. 


CAST  AND  WROUGHT  IRON  RAILINGS. 

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'I'he  constant  and  increasing  demand  for  Railings  for  various  purposes  has  induced  the  manufacturer  to  extend  his 
business  into  this  branch,  which  enables  him  to  suit  all  classes  and  different  forms  of  architecture,  from  the  lightest  to  the 
most  massive  designs,  embracing  every  pattern  now  manufactured  in  this  city. 

Particular  attention  is  paid  to  the  manufacture  of  Entrance  Gates,  for  country  villas,  public  grounds,  &.C.; 
among  which  will  be  found,  the  heavy  and  massive  gates  at  the  Crystal  Palace — each  measures  horizontally  66  feet — 
the  largest  gateways  in  the  United  States ; also,  the  gateways  of  the  Augusta  and  Waynesboro’  Railroad  Co.,  Ga.,  which 
measures  in  lefigth  44  feet. 

The  following  are  a few  of  the  cast  and  wrought  iron  designs  of  Railings  for  various  purposes  : 


No.  100. 


The  above  design  is  made  of  wrought  and  cast  iron,  and  surrounds  the  outside  of  the  Crystal  Palace. 
Price  for  Lamp  Posts,  as  above,  .^25  each. 


No.  37.  No.  102.-$1  37. 


lid 


No.  107.-$1  75. 


No.  108.-$1  75. 


No.  110.-$1  75. 


No.  109.- $1  75. 


No.  113.-$4  CO. 


No.  114.-$3  00. 


1»1 


No.  115.-$2  00.  No.  116.-$2  00. 


EAILROAD  AND  FARM  FENCES, 

Patented  July  Is/,  1851,  and  JMarch  9th,  1852, 

AND  MANUFACTURED  BY 

JOHN  B.  WICKERSHAM. 


The  most  simple  form  of  the  manufacture  of  iron  is  its  application  to  Farm  Fences.  The  era  of  crazy  posts  and 
rickety  tottering  rails  is  passing  away  with  the  advancement  of  the  useful  arts.  Not  to  speak  of  the  vast  amount  of 
valuable  timber  employed,  or  ratlier  Avasted,  in  the  construction  of  the  old  fashioned  “ worm  fence,”  the  homestead  is 
made  awkward  and  unsightly  by  its  use.  The  advantages  accruing  from  tlie  use  of  the  Wire  Fence  will  cause  it  speedily 
to  take  the  ])lace  of  all  other  material,  combining,  as  it  does  in  an  eminent  degree,  the  ])roperties  of  strength,  lightness, 
portability  and  beauty — the  view  of  the  landscape  being  at  the  same  time  entirely  unobstructed. 

'I'he  fences  are  made  with  horizontal  Avires  tightened  by  means  of  an  effective  arrangement,  so  that  the  Avhole  tension 
of  the  rod  is  obtained.  The  posts  are  furnished  Avith  contriA'ances  of  different  patterns  for  security  in  the  ground.  The 
size  of  the  rods  A’aries  in  accordance  with  the  Avishes  of  the  purchaser,  or  the  uses  for  A\diich  the  fence  is  designed.  No 
ordinary  domestic  animal  Avill  break  through  fences  of  considerably  less  than  ^ inch  Avrought  Avire,  Avhile  still  larger  sizes 
may  be  used  Avith  the  same  facility  if  required.  In  the  partial  and  hitherto  unsuccessful  application  of  Wire  Fences  to 
farm  purposes,  a great  defect  has  been  the  Avant  of  competent  manufacturers,  and  the  loss  of  resistance  occasioned  by  a 
lax  tension  of  the  Avires.  These  difficulties  have  now  disappeared,  and  Iron  Fences  bid  fair  to  be  the  future  boundaries  of 
every  domain. 

The  following  engravings  are  (fig.  1)  a perspective  vicAV  and  a vertical  section  (fig.  2)  of  this  patent  Wire  Fence. 
The  explanation  of  the  cuts  is  an  extract  from  the  specifications  Avhereon  the  patent  Avas  granted.  A short  examination 
only  is  necessary  to  perceive  its  simplicity  and  adaptedness  to  the  required  purposes.  The  posts  are  simply  driven  into 
the  ground. 


The  accompanying  engravings  are  a perspective  vieAV,  fig.  1 : and  a vertical  section  through  one  post,  fig.  2, 
of  the  Patent  Wire  Fence.  'I’he  same  letters  refer  to  like  parts.  A represents  the  posts,  Avhich  may  be  flat  bar  iron, 
having  in  them  any  suitahle  number  of  'F  shaped  mortises,  and  Avhich  may  have  either  end  of  the  mortises  up  ; or  the 
mortises  may  be  square  or  oblong,  as  seen  at  ii.  'I'he  rails,  C,  may  bo  made  of  round,  flat,  or  any  other  shaped  bars  or 


rods,  cither  in  ■\\'liole  or  in  part.  Said  rails  have  loops  turned  upon  both  of  their  ends  ; and  when  they  are  to  be  inserted 
in  the  post  hole,  B,  they  arc  to  be  slipped  through  the  hole  far  enough  to  escape  the  turned  end  of  the  loop,  and  then 
lurned  half  round  and  drawn  back,  which  will  bring  them  to  the  position  shown  in  fig.  1,  in  which  position  they  cannot  be 
;urned  to  draw  them  out;  the  loops  fill  up  the  entire  space,  one  resting  upon  the  other,  and  the  shoulder  in  the  mortise 
ivill  not  admit  of  their  being  raised.  The  rails  cannot  be  withdrawn  until  slipped  back,  and  then  turned  half  round.  To 
)revent  this  being  done,  the  loop  is  bent  out  on  both  sides  of  the  post,  as  seen  at  fig.  2,  and  the  rail  then  cannot  be  drawn 
)ut  on  either  side..  By  this  means  a rigid  and  strong  fence  is  made  with  few  pieces,  little  labor,  and  at  a low  price  ; only 
angle  posts  are  used,  and  no  keys,  bolts,  or  wedges,  are  required — the  mortises  and  loops  are  substitutes  for  the  keys  and 
lies  in  other  wire  fences. 

At  suitable  distances  on  a line  of  fence,  say  at  about  every  one  hundred  yards,  more  or  less,  there  are  placed  screw 
Duckies,  E,  for  letting  out  and  screwing  up  the  fence,  to  compensate  for  the  expansion  and  contraction  of  the  metal,  if 
lecessary;  but  in  practice  it  has  been  found  that  the  elasticity  of  the  loops,  upon  which  the  horizontal  strain  is  exerted, 
s nearly  quite  sufficient  for  such  expansion  or  contraction.  The  screw  buckles  are  of  more  essential  service  in  putting  up 
;he  fence  and  equalizing  the  strain  upon  the  posts  when  put  up. 

The  posts,  rails,  &c.,  are  all  prepared  by  machinery,  and  may  be  made  of  any  size,  shape,  and  material,  packed  up 
nto  fagots  for  easy  handling  and  transportation,  and  can  be  set  up  by  any  person  wlio  has  the  least  skill  in  fence  making. 
The  posts  are  usually  set  about  16  inches  into  the  ground,  and  made  tight  in  their  places  by  ramming  gravel  or  stone 
ilongside.  The  improvement  is  certainly  a most  excellent  one  in  wire  fences,  one  that  offers  superior  advantages  to  any 
Dther.  For  farmers  it  is  certainly  an  important  improvement.  The  wire  used  for  the  rails  is  a quarter  of  an  inch  in 
liametei’ — smaller  is  not  recommended,  as  cattle  are  not  liable  to  notice  a smaller  size.  The  posts  are  planted  about  12 
'eet  apart,  and  the  hight  is  about  4|-  feet. 

The  following  cut  exhibits  the  natural  size  of  the  wires  most  commonly  used  in  farm  fences,  and  the  manner  in  which 
they  pass  through  and  support  the  post,  and  are  supported  by  it : 


The  advantages  and  peculiarities  of  this  style  of  fence  are  : — 

1st.  The  rails  are  formed  in  such  a manner  that  by  simply  passing  them  through  slots  in  the  post,  it  is  impossible 

:o  remove  them,  and  this  without  the  use  of  bolts,  wedges,  screws,  or  any  other  fastening. 

2d.  It  is  manufactured  and  ready  for  use  before  shipment.  It  is  much  more  easily  put  up  than  any  other  fence,  as 
the  necessity  of  digging  post-holes  is  almost  entirely  obviated ; simply  driving  the  posts  into  the  ground,  or  making  a hole 
iVith  an  iron  bar  being  sufficient  security. 

3d.  The  rails  being  made  straight  and  the  coil  taken  out,  if  one  breaks  it  is  easily  replaced,  and  docs  not  recoil  into 
ts  former  shape,  thereby  endangering  the  limbs  of  domestic  animals  that  might  get  entangled  in  its  folds,  as  in  other 
varieties. 

4th.  The  rails  do  not  depend  upon  the  post  for  support,  but  receive  and  resist  the  strain  upon  them  ; hence,  if  any 
Dosts  should  break  the  fence  remains  good. 

Manner  of  Putting  up  this  Fence. — It  is  absolutely  necessary  that  the  straining  pillar,  or  starting  post,  of  wood 

ir  iron,  at  the  extreme  ends  of  the  fence,  should  be  perfectly  firm,  as  the  wires  cannot  otherwise  be  made  tight.  Com- 

uencing  from  a tree  is  recommended,  if  possible.  Plant  the  posts  12  feet  apart,  hook  in  the  rails,  and  at  the“distance  of 
.50  feet  place  a screw  on  each  wire.  Place  the  next  set  of  screws  at  the  distance  of  300  feet,  and  so  continue. 

The  wire  used  is  one-fourth  inch  in  diameter.  The  posts  are  formed  of  one  piece  1|  by  | inch.  Hight  of  fence  44 
eet. 


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No.  26. 


The  above  engraving  shows  the  Farm  Fence  with  wooden  posts.  The  eyes  upon  the  end  of  the  rail,  whicli  with  iron 
posts  are  merely  passed  through  the  mortise  or  slot,  are  here  bolted  to  the  post. 

PRICES  PER  ROD. 

5 Rail  Fence  4^  feet  high,  with  screws,  exclusive  of  posts $1  33 

Y*  u ii  ^ rjrj 

Each  additional  wire  20  cents  per  rod. 

No.  28.-WITH  IRON  POSTS. 


PRICES  PER  ROD. 

For  Cattle  and  Horses,  3 Wires,  with  Iron  Posts  and  Screws $1  66 

.(  ((  a ^ ' ■'  ^ ~ . 

u a ((  ^ 

“ Hogs,  Sheep,  &c.,  7 


a a 

C(  u 


“ Turkeys,  Geese,  &c.  10  “ 

Each  additional  wire  20  cents  per  rod. 


a 

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a 

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1 84 

2 00 

2 40 

3 00 


No.  27. 


r 

r.  - rJ 



The  above  is  a pattern  made  of  flat  rails,  which  might  be  preferred  by  some.  It  can  be  furnished  at  nearly  as  lowl 
prices  as  the  round  rail. 

IRON  STRAINING  PILLARS. 

Iron  Straining  Posts,  needed  only  for  the  commencement,  corners  and  ending  of  the  fence ^5  each. 


2r> 

No.  29. 


The  above  is  the  style  of  English  Hurdle  Fence,  which  is  firm  and  substantial,  and  at  the  same  time  easily  taken  up 
and  transported  to  other  enclosures.  Price  40  and  50  cents  per  lineal  foot. 


No.  24. 


No.  25. 


Above  are  represented  the  single  and  double  Gates  accompanying  the  above  styles  of  Fence.  Their  hangings  and 
rastenings  are  perfect  in  every  respect.  Prices,  for  single,  $5  and  |6  ; for  double,  $12  and  $15. 

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No.  37. 


Tlie  above  represents  one  of  many  styles  of  ornamental  Farm  Gates,  which  are  furnished  at  prices,  corresponding  to 
the  patterns  desired,  from  $20  to  $30  each.  Their  neatness,  beauty,  and  cheapness  are  too  apparent  to  need  a wordy 
illustration. 

No.  38. 


No.  38  illustrates  the  manner  of  packing  this  fence  for  transportation,  k Represents  the  posts,./  is  a bundle  of  the 
rails  prepared  for  immediate  use. 

The  preceding  styles  of  Fences  can  be  galvanized,  if  desired,  at  an  additional  expense. 


IRON  BEDSTEADS, 

MANUFACTURED  BY 

JOHN  B.  WICKERSHAM,  NEW  YORK. 


Mankind  not  only  love  good  living  and  the  refinements  of  civilized  society,  but  also  the  luxuries  of  repose.  Nothing 
makes  one  in  a better  humor  with  himself  and  “ the  rest  of  mankind”  than  a comfortable  bed  and  refreshing  sleep — to 
obtain  which  the  bedstead  is  an  indispensable  requisite.  The  soldier  may  live  through  his  campaigns,  sleeping  on  the 
ground,  or  on  a “ soft  plank”  that  offers  its  scanty  accommodations  for  his  acceptance  ; the  prisoner  in  his  cell  feels 
thankful  for  his  pallet  of  straw,  and  the  rover  is  contented  with  his  blanket ; yet  it  is  not  probable  that  either  would  select 
these  modes  in  preference  to  the  comforts  of  more  refined  life.  From  the  earliest  periods  men  have  bestowed  much  atten- 
tion on  the  appliances  of  the  couch  and  the  bed  chamber.  We  read  of  bedsteads  among  the  rich  Greeks  and  Romans 
“ made  of  ivory,  ebony,  and  rich  woods,  with  inlaid  work,  and  figures  in  relief.”  Among  the  Greeks,  there  were  artisans 
who  excelled  in  making  brazen  feet  for  bedsteads,  chairs,  &c.  In  ancient  Egypt  bedsteads  were  enclosed  in  mosquitoe- 
nets,  supported  by  wooden  posts.  The  Romans  made  their  bedsteads  of  silver,  of  gold  with  onyx  feet,  and  of  iron.  One 
of  the  latter  was  found  in  Pompeii. 

The  base  and  precious  metals  have  thus  entered  largely  into  the  household  fabrics  of  ancient  and  modern  nations. 
In  the  present  ago,  iron  has  been  applied  to  manifold  uses  where  it  was  never  befoi'e  thought  of,  and  not  the  least  among 
these  is  the  IRON  BEDSTEAD.  We  have  before  in  these  pages  spoken  of  applications  of  iron  to  other  important  pur- 
poses, but  their  importance  does  not  throw  into  the  shade  our  present  subject.  The  ease  and  pliancy  of  these  bedsteads, 
their  great  portability,  cleanliness,  and  undoubted  solidity  commend  them  to  universal  favor,  creating  for  them  an  immense 
demand.  Many  persons  who  have  heretofore  preferred  the  old-fashioned,  clumsy,  and  inconvenient  styles,  from  a mis- 


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taken  notion  that  an  Iron  Bedstead  must  necessarily  be  awkward  and  unsightly,  have  found  their  error  refuted  by  an 
examination  of  the  handsome  styles  of  workmanship  illustrated  by  the  plates  below.  The  subject  is  commended  to  the 
attention  of  housekeepers  and  others  who  would  make  a desirable  addition  to  their  summer  comforts. 

These  Bedsteads  are  manufactured  on  an  entirely  new  plan,  being  constructed  with  joints  so  as  to  fold  up  into  a very 
small  compass.  They  possess  one  recommendation  which  should  outweigh  all  others, — they  are  entirely  free  from  the  in- 
sect annoyances  peculiar  to  the  wooden  variety,  insuring  pleasant  slumbers  in  the  sultry  nights  of  summer.  Their  highly 
ornamental  appearance  and  the  small  space  they  occupy  render  them  superior  to  every  thing  heretofore  manufactured. 


No.  35.-BEDSTEAD  OPEN.  No.  35.-BEDSTEAD  SHUT, 


The  above  cuts  represent  the  bedstead,  open  and  shut.  Prices — For  f size,  $7  ; |,  $9  ; $10.  These  patterns 

are  bronzed  or  tipped  with  gold. 

No.  36.-HOSPITAL  AND  SERVANTS’  BEDSTEAD. 


The  above  cut  represents  a cheaper  and  plainer  variety,  excellently  adapted  for  the  use  of  Hospitals,  Servants,  &c. 
Prices — For  | size,  $5  ; |,  $6  ; $7. 


No.  37. 


CAST  IRON  BEDSTEADS.  No.  38. 


Prices — $25  to  $46. 


Prices — $9  to  $25. 


Above  are  specimens  of  Cast  Iron  Bedsteads,  which,  although  not  so  light  and  portable  as  the  wrought  varieties,  are 
far  preferable  to  wood,  in  consequence  of  their  durability,  cleanliness  and  beauty.  They  can  be  purchased  of  any  pattern, 


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French  or  American,  and  of  any  color — oak,  mahogany,  rosewood,  plain  or  ornamented,  bronzed,  China  White,  or  gilt;  of 
any  sizes,  four-fourths,  three-fourths,  or  single  ; for  private  family,  hotel,  hospital,  or  servants’  uses. 


No.  39. 


Cast  Iron  Bedstead — Price  for  J size,  §18. 


No.  40. 


Folding  Crib — Price  §10. 


No.  41.  No.  42. 


.Swinging  Crib — Price  ,§12  to  If).  d'he  Union  Bedstead,  admirably  adapted  to  Dwellings  &.  Hotels. 

Price  for  2-4,  §12  ; 3-4,  §1.5  ; 4-4,  §20. 


Iron  Bedsteads  arc  designated  in  size  by  2-4  which  embraces  widths  from  2 ft.  6 in.  to  3 ft. 

3-4  “ “ “ from  3 ft.  6 in.  to  4 ft. 

■1-4  “ “ “ from  4 ft.  6 in.  to  5 ft. 

1 he  Manufacturer  has  devoted  considerable  time  and  means  for  the  advancement  of  this  particular  branch,  which, 
together  with  his  perfect  machinery  for  the  manufacture  of  Iron  Bedsteads,  he  defies  competition,  in  cheapness,  strength 
and  utility.  1 o persons  ordering  largely  for  the  purposes  of  trade,  liberal  discounts  are  made  from  the  published  prices. 
Musketo  bars  are  furnished  when  desired— prices  vary  from  §1  ,50  to  §5. 


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FRENCH  WIRE  FURNITURE, 

MANUFACTURED  BY 

JOHN  B.  WICKERSHAM. 


A new  article  lately  introduced  into  this  country  from  France.  It  is  admirably  adapted  for  Lawns,  Summer 
Houses,  Cottages,  Piazzas,  &c.,  &.c.  This  style  of  Furniture  is  exceedingly  light  and  unique  in  appearance.  Among  the 
articles  manufactured  will  be  found  Folding,  Hall  and  Office  Chairs,  Rocking  and  Arm  Chairs,  Tables,  Settees,  Fire 
Fenders,  &c.,  &c.  A few  of  the  designs  are  here  represented.  Particular  attention  is  called  to  this  branch  from  the 
trade. 


No.  200. 


No.  201. 


No.  202. 


Folding  or  Travelling  Chair.  Folding  Chair,  closed. 
Price  §4  50. 


Rocking  Chair — Price  $10. 


No.  203. 


No.  204. 


Folding  Chair,  wire  back — Price*$5. 


Cottage  Chair — Price  $5- 


No.  205. 


Stool — Price  $3  50. 


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CAST  IRON  FURNITURE, 

Manufactured  by  John  B.  Wickersham, 

FOR  GARDENS,  CEMETERY  ENCLOSURES,  LAWNS,  PIAZZAS,  HALL  CHAIRS,  ETC.,  ETC. 
No.  300.  No.  301. 


Hall  Chair — Price  $4  50. 
No.  206. 


Hall  Chair — Price  $4  50. 
No.  306. 


Grape  Chair. — $5.  Folding  or  Stationary  Settee,  for  Piazzas,  Lawns,  &c. — $10  to  15.  f*  Morning  Glory  Chairs.  $6 


Rustic  Settee — Price  $8  and  $9. 
No.  302. 


Gothic  Settee — Price  $17  and  $20. 
No.  305. 


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Iron  Washstand, 

Vase. 

Iron  Washstand, 

Horse  Posts. 

ivith  Glass,  including  Crockery. 

From  $5  to  $20. 

without  Glass,  Including  Crockery. 

Price  $6. 

Price  $7. 

Price  $6  50. 

No.  309. 


Fountain — Price  ^40. 


No.  312. 


Lions — $75  per  pair. 


No.  313. 


Hounds — $20  to  $40  per  pair. 


No.  314. 


WIRE  NETTING, 

PROOF  AGAINST  SHEEP,  RABBITTS  AND  POULTRY, 

MANUFACTURED  BY 

JOHN  B . W I C K E R S H A M . 


No.  400. 


• This  Netting  is  also  used  for 
Factory,  or  Mill  Windows,  pre- 
venting breakage  by  loose  shut- 
tles or  missiles. 


CAST  IRON  FRONTS, 

FOR  BUILDINGS,  CAPS,  LINTELS,  CORNICE,  TRUSS  GIRDERS,  COLUMNS  AND  BRACKETS. 

WROUGHT  IRON  DOORS,  SHUTTERS,  AND  ALL  WROUGHT  AND  CAST  IRON  WORK  FOR  BUILDING  PURPOSES. 


No.  600. 


Truss  Girder  with  Rod. 


No.  605. 


Lintel  No.  o. 


No.  506. 


Lintel  No.  4. 


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No.  504. 


Fancy  Column. 


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Ko.  507. 


No.  J. — Lintel  for  AViinlow,  Trusses. 


No.  621. 


No.  2. — Straight  Window  Lintel,  with  Trusses. 


I 


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No.  611. 


No.  510. 


. 1 

Sill  with  Corbels. 

No.  612. 

No.  514. 

^ ! CORREGIO  CAPITALS. 

! Made  for  the  Saint  Charles  Hotel,  New  Orleans. 

! 4r»  innlies  diameter. — Round. 


No.  513. 

0 


No.  515. 


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No.  516. 


> 


CoBREGio  Capitals,  square,  made  for  the  St.  Charles  Hotel,  N.  0. 


6 to  27  inches  diameter. 


Corinthian  Capitals,  from  8 to  18  in.  diameter. 


No.  618. 

IONIC  CAPITALS. 


^ - TFiTrrf-riMb^^. 


All  sizes. 


No.  619.  BRACKETS  OF  ALL  DESCRIPTIONS.  No.  520. 


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HAIR  MATTRESSES,  FEATHER,  CORN  HUSK  AND  STRAW  BEDS, 

wanui'actured  By 

JOHN  B.  AVICKERSHAM. 


Tlic  constant  ami  increasing  deiiiaiul  tor  Ornamental  and  Plain  Iroiv  Bkusteads  and  their  Furniture,  has  induced 
the  Projnietor  to  extend  this  hranch,  wliich  has  already  grown  into  a large  and  flourishing  trade.  The  superior  make  of 
these  Hair  Mattresses  and  Beds  are  their  principal  recommendation.  Orders  filled  for  Steamships,  Vessels,  Hotels, 
Private  Hesidences,  Asylums,  Hospitals,  tk.c.,  &c.,  with  promptness  and  at  the  lowest  market  prices. 


WARREN’S  CENTRIPETAL  SPRING  CHAIRS. 

'J'ho  most  agreeable,  easy  and  luxurious  Chair  extant,  suitable  for  the  Parlor,  Chamber  and  Oflice. 

Prices  varying  from  §7  to  $50  each. 


CAST  IRON  ORNAMENTAL  COAT  AND  HAT  TREES, 

A large  and  extensive  variety  of  Patterns. 


No.  L 


No.  2. 


No.  3. 


No.  4. 


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The  following  Articles,  some  of  which  are  previously  enumerated,  the  Pro- 
prietor manufactures  and  furnishes  at  the  lowest  rates. 


ORNAMENTAL  AND  PLAIN  IRON  RAILINGS — Made  of  every  design,  manufactured  either  of  Wrought  Iron, 
Wire  or  Cast  Iron,  for  Public  and  Private  Grounds,  Dwellings,  Public  Buildings,  Areas  and  Stoops, 
&c.,  &.C. 

IRON  WINDOW  GUARDS — For  Public  Buildings,  Hospitals,  Lunatic  Asylums,  Private  Houses,  Basement 
Windows,  &c.,  &c. 

IRON  GRATINGS  AND  RAILINGS— For  Banks,  Stores  and  Offices. 

IRON  GATES — Of  every  style  and  design,  from  the  most  ornamental,  for  Public  Parks,  Churches,  &c.,  to  the  plain- 
est pattern  of  Field  or  Farm  Gates. 

WIRE  FENCES — Warranted  to  resist  Cattle,  Sheep  and  Hogs,  for  Railroads,  Farms,  Lawns,  &c. 

[ WIRE  FENCE — Made  on  the  plan  of  the  Proprietor’s  patent,  cannot  burn  or  float.  Countries  subjected  to  fire  and 
inundations,  and  a scarcity  of  timber,  this  fence  is  invaluable. 

[ FLAT  RAIL  COTTAGE  FENCE — A very  graceful  and  substantial  Fences  an  article  long  been  sought  for,  combining 

I neatness  with  economy. 

I IRON  BEDSTEADS — For  Dwellings,  Hospitals,  Asylums,  Prisons,  &c.  A large  assortment.  The  Proprietor 

I defies  competition  in  the  manufacture  of  Bedsteads.  His  establishment  manufactures  more  Bedsteads  of  Iron  than 

all  the  other  manufacturers  in  the  city  combined. 

HAIR  MATTRESSES — Of  a superior  make,  for  Private  Families,  Hotels,  Vessels,  Asylums,  &c.,  &c.  Also, 
Corn  Husk,  Feather  and  Straw  Beds.  The  increasing  demand  for  Bedsteads  has  induced  the  Proprietor  to 
enter  more  largely  into  the  manufacture  of  these  indispensible  comforts. 

FRENCH  WIRE  FURNITURE — Only  needs  to  be  seen  to  bring  it  into  general  use.  Washstands,  Tables,  Chairs, 
Settees,  &c. 

[ CAST  IRON  FURNITURE — Chairs,  Settees,  Tables,  Blower  Stands,  Shovel  and  Tongues  Stands,  Spittoons, 
Umbrella  Stands,  Hat  Trees,  Door  Scrapers,  Tables,  Table  Pedestals,  &c.,  &c. 

j WIRE  NURSERY  FENDERS— Of  all  sizes. 

WIRE  NETTINGS — For  Window  protection,  inside  and  outside.  Also,  Sheep  and  Poultry  proof  Nettings,  of  various 
widths  and  lengths. 

GARDEN  WIRE  WORK — Arbors,  Arches,  Trellis  for  Grape  Vines,  Runners  for  Training  Plants  and  Flowers. 

CAGES — Of  the  newest  patterns. 

COAL  AND  IRON  ORE  SCREENS — Used  for  screening  Coal,  Sand,  Lime,  Iron,  Copper  and  Zinc  Ores. 

CAST  IRON  FRONTS — For  Stores,  Public  and  Private  Buildings,  Cornice,  Lintels,  Caps,  Columns,  Spouts, 
Sills,  Girders,  &c.,  &c. 

HORSE  POSTS — Of  new  and  appropriate  designs. 

WROUGHT  IRON  DOORS,  SHUTTERS,  GRATINGS  AND  RAILINGS— In  fact  all  Wrought  and  Cast  Iron  Work 
in  the  before-mentioned  branches. 


A few  of  the  Places  and  Persons  for  whom  the  Proprietor  has  executed  orders,  as  follows : 

THE  MASSIVE  RAILING,  enclosing  the  outside  of  the  far-famed  Crystal  Palace,  at  New  York,  including  Gate- 
ways, Posts,  Foundation  Gradings,  &c. 

THE  INSIDE  RAILINGS,  made  from  a beautiful  design  of  Wire  Railing,  enclosing  the  galleries  of  the  Crystal 
Palace,  together  with  the  Dome  Stairs,  Newels,  Standards,  Stair  and  Platform  Railings.  Also,  the 
Balcony  Railings  for  the  same  building,  manufactured  and  put  up  by  the  Proprietor. 

FORSYTH  PLACE — A Public  Park,  containing  upwards  of  10  acres.  Also,  Churches,  Public  Buildings,  Private 
Residences  and  Cemetery,  in  Savannah,  Ga.,  furnished  with  Iron  Railings. 


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AIKIN  SQUARE,  FLYNN’S  CHURCH,  CIRCULAR  CHURCH,  and  many  of  the  most  prominent  buildings  in 
Charleston,  S.  C.,  furnished  vrith  Ikon  Railings  outside,  Gallery  Railings  inside.  Window  Guards,  Doors, 
Shutters,  &c. 

AUGUSTA  AND  WAYNESBORO’  R,R.  CO.,  Ga. — Iron  Gateways  measuring  44  feet,  22  feet  and  11  feet,  suitable 
for  Railway  purposes,  furnished  for  the  above  Company. 

THE  HOUSE  OF  REFUGE,  Philadelphia. — The  Gallery  Railing  and  Iron  Bedsteads. 

SCHOOL  OF  MORAL  REFORM,  near  Boston. — All  the  Window  Gratings. 

PRESIDENT’S  GROUNDS  AT  WASHINGTON. 

ASTOR  LIBRARY  CONVENT  OF  SACRED  HEARTS  BOARD  OF  EDUCATION  GEORGIA  FEMALE 
COLLEGE;— BLOOMINGDALE  ASYLUM COLLEGE  OF  ST.  JAMES,  &c.,  &c. 

CORPORATION  OF  THE  CITY  OF  NATCHEZ. 

CITY  INFIRMARY,  Cincinnatti. 

FULTON  BANK  HANOVER  BANK;— CITY  BANK  OF  BROOKLYN  ;— BROOKLYN  SAVINGS  BANK  ;— 
CENTRAL  BANK  OF  BROOKLYN ;— BANK  OF  THE  STATE  OF  NEW  YORK;— BANK  OF  NORTH 
AMERICA;— STATE  BANK  AT  TROY ;— CENTRAL  BANK  AT  TROY;— MANUFACTURER’S  BANK 
AT  TROY;— STATE  BANK,  NEWARK;— BANK  AT  PORTSMOUTH,  VA.;— MERCHANTS’  BANK 
AT  POUGHKEEPSIE  ;— CANAL  BANK  AT  LOCKPORT ;— COMMERCIAL  BANK,  GLENN  FALLS; 
ATLANTIC  BANK,  NEW  YORK,  &c.,  &c. 

COLUMBIA  INSURANCE  CO.;— WASHINGTON  INSURANCE  CO.;— UNITED  STATES  INSURANCE 
CO.,  &c. 

METROPOLITAN  HOTEL;— ST.  NICHOLAS  ;— PRESCOTT  HOUSE ;— CLINTON  HOTEL;— LAFARGE  HO- 
TEL  ;— HAIGHT  HOUSE,  Elmira  ;— GREENWICH  HOTEL ;— ST.  CHARLES  HOTEL,  N.  O.,  &c.,  &c. 

NIBLO’S  THEATRE  ;— BROADWAY  THEATRE,  New  York  ;— ST.  CHARLES  THEATRE ;— NATIONAL 
THEATRE,  Boston,  &c.,  &c. 

MRS.  JUDSON’S  GRAVE,  at  St.  Helena. 

Steamers  PACIFIC,  ARCTIC,  GOLDEN  GATE,  BLACK  WARRIOR,  GOLDEN  AGE,  FLORIDA,  AUGUSTA, 
ERRICKSON,  YANKEE  BLADE,  &c.,  &c. 

Also,  extensive  orders  have  been  filled  from  the  Proprietors’  Establishment  for  several  Palaces  in  Mexico  ; also,  Cuba, 
Caraccas,  South  America,  California,  Australia,  Africa,  &c.,  &c. 

Hon.  Geo.  Bancroft,  late  Minister  to  England;  Hon.  Wm.  B.  Lawrence,  ex-Governor  Rhode  Island;  Wm.  Aspin- 
WALL,  Esq.,  of  Howland  & Aspinwall;  James  Brown,  of  Brown,  Bros.  & Co.;  Theodore  Sedgwick,  Esq.,  Pre- 
sident Crystal  Palace;  Mortimer  Livingston,  Esq.,  Bremen  Steamers;  Auguste  Belmont,  Esq.;  Messrs. 
Corcoran  & Riggs;  Jas.  S.  DeBenneville,  Esq.;  Harry  Ingersoll,  Esq.;  Gen.  James  Watson  Webb; 
Anson  G.  Phelps,  Jr.;  Geo.  L.  Schuyler,  Esq.;  Dr.  Alfred  Freeman;  C.  B.  Conant,  Esq.;  R.  Bement, 
Esq.;  Messrs.  Ball,  Black  & Co.;  Messrs.  D.  Appleton  & Co.;  Horace  Greely,  Esq.;  Jno.  F.  Ropes,  Esq.; 
Alderman  Herrick  ; Late  A.  J.  Downing,  Esq.;  Philip  Van  Renssalaer,  Esq.;  Archbishop  Hughes  ; Wm. 
B.  Astor,  Esq.;  F.  H.  Delano,  Esq.;  Jos.  W.  Alsop,  Esq.;  Judge  Campbell,  &c.,  &c.,  &c. 


The  Proprietor  could  publish  3000  orders  and  upwards  received  during  the  year  1853,  from  various  parts  of  the  world. 


Gold,  Silver  and  Bronze  Medals,  also  Diplomas  and  Certificates  of  Merit  have  been  awarded  to  the  Proprie- 
tor by  various  Institutions,  for  the  promotion  of  useful  Mechanical,  Agricultural,  Arts  and  Implements. 


In  conclusion,  the  subscriber  would  gratefully  acknowledge  the  liberal  patronage  bestowed  upon  his  previous  efibrts  to 
add  to  his  Country’s  Stock  of  L^seful  Fabrics,  and  would  respectfully  ask  those  into  whose  hands  this  Book  may  full,  and 
who  may  contemplate  procuring  any  of  the  herein  described  articles,  to  call  and  examine  the  variety  submitted  to  public 
inspection  at  his  Wareroom,  No.  312  BRbADWAY,  New  York. 


JOHN  B.  WICKERSHAM. 


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